2004 Honda CR-V: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 6, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · CA

The headlights on both sides, specifically the low beams, will almost randomly turn off for up to 30 seconds. I used to drive about 90 miles at night, and on the highway this is dangerous since the speed limit is 65mph. It’s a danger to other people on the road since it’s incredibly difficult to see with the headlights turn off like that. It’s happened multiple times on my ~90 mile trips but have not taken it to a dealer for it to be checked. After the headlights come back on, it’s rare that it happens again but has happened multiple times within a quick span of each other. I’m quick to turn the high beams on, since they are still functional during this time. I don’t want to blind the vehicle in front of me by potentially shining the high beams through their rear view mirror. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the problem occurring nor after. The vehicle is available to be inspected.

Filed Sep 19, 2023 · Lights · WA

While driving down the freeway at 6:00 AM in the morning, the headlights flashed on and then off intermittently. I thought nothing of it and then they went out completely and would not come back on right away. I was driving in complete darkness and thankfully the bright headlights still worked. After this incident, my left headlight completely stopped working and the right-side low beam will come on intermittently. The bulb in the left side appears to be working and I replaced it and it still doesn't come on.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Lights · 71,400 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact noticed while driving at night, the low bean headlights failed to illuminate. The contact stated that he replaced the bulb and checked the fuse but the failure recurred. The contact called tameron honda dealer, (1675 montgomery hwy, birmingham, al 35216, (205) 396--3108) and schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not part of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 71,400.

Filed Dec 24, 2019 · Lights · 86,000 miles · CA

Head lights just turn off and I don't touch the switch, the high beam work fine. No warning they just go off and don't work on the lower standard setting both lights.

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Lights · 140,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the low beam headlamps failed to operated without warning. Stokes honda (8650 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v136000(exterior lighting), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · MN

The federal safety agency recall number: 12v‑136 / service bulletin 12-023 - - the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The problem happens when parked or driving, city or highway travel.

Filed Mar 1, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · CA

I have gone through 3 separate right low beam headlights in the past three years, got the recall notice for a short in the headlight system, had it fixed, and yet the right headlight keeps going out, even though the bulb is not burned out. Dealer has no idea what is wrong, and believes it to be a fuse issue. This car is absolutely falling apart.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Lights · 70,000 miles · WI

While driving home tonight, after dark, both low beam headlights went out at the same time. Luckily I was able to switch them to high beam, which worked. Upon arriving home, spoke with my husband who checked and confirmed that both lights would not work, but no evidence they had burnt out. A check on the interned indicated that the federal safety agency recall # 12v‑136 was issued. We have owned this car since new and do not recall receiving any recall notice. A search of this side by VIN number did not show the recall. A search by model number did. We will contact the honda dealer as soon as they are open.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Steering · 103,000 miles · CA

Both my low beam headlights stopped working I could smell a rubber burning smell and smoke was coming from the steering column.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · GA

Vehicle headlights low beam start failing on drivers side. Burning out often - while other side headlight remained stable. Replace headlights (both sides) many times after that - only to have the drivers side fail after about a year and a half. Drivers side headlight would also change to very dim while other side remained bright. Probably similar to a flashlight, - needing batteries. Would always flick bright lights on for a while, or tug on headlight wire in engine compartment and light would change to normal bright color after this. When car was turned off, - the whole situation would repeat itself next time car started up and ran at night with lights on. Noticed radio display panel would go out also, -- black out, only to come back on later. That would be the clock and station radio lcd panel display. Had car problem fixed several times throughout the years, at least twice at private mechanics, twice at honda dealership, - plus recalled at honda dealership in 2012 for headlight wiring failure and problems, plus back in the dealership one month later in 2012 for same problem, plus back in dealership 6/9, 6/10, 6/11 2014 with same problem. After spending several thousand dollars over the years for various fixes, this time (2014) dealership once again has finally found the problem - wiring harness attached to engine firewall compartment bad. Melting, corrosive, and wires with insulation missing in harness, - but another 1850 dollars would cover a new wire harness plus installation. Paid 91 dollar diagnostic fee, picked up car and left. Researched problem on internet and found many honda crv's from around those years with same problems. Reported situation to honda and opened a case number with them. The latest case number being n012014-06-1100779, assigned 6/11/14 by honda.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 106,917 miles · AK

Update to july/2013 complaint regarding SRS light coming on permanently. 9/11/13 SRS light came on permanently again. Dtc 15-2 code. The honda dealer replaced the SRS control unit on 10/1/13. Mileage 114,126. I have the old SRS control unit in my possession. 10/21/13 SRS light come on permanently again. 11/4/13 honda dealer reset the SRS light. Dtc codes were different than the dtc 15-2. Mileage 114,925. No charge by dealer. 11/24/13 SRS light came on permanently again. Honda dealer diagnosed problem as a short in one of the wiring harnesses triggering the dtc 15-2 code. Dealer reset the SRS light. No charge for 4 hours of work. Dealer would not give me any paperwork on service visit. Mileage approximately 115,437 at time of visit. The dealer tech suggested I clear the code with a code reader until it would no longer clear rather than blindly replacing at this time the 4 wiring harnesses to locate the short. The consumer also stated the head lights burned out prematurely, and he had to replace them several times. Updated 01/29/14

Filed Aug 16, 2013 · Airbags, Lights · 140,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the SRS warning light illuminated. In addition, the low beam headlights would fail frequently where the bulb required replacement. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the SRS unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.